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M457 TKL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,203 mi
Last recorded184,203 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 TKL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 184,203 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet stiff to open

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough rotating

rear discs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 184,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet stiff to open

fan belt noisy and worn

front discs corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough rotating

rear discs corroded

steering stiff and noisy at the stering wheel

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 168,060 miles

Oil leak

osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2011 168,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 148,734 miles

corrosion present in vehicle struture

some imbalance front brakes ,new pads/discs fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2010 148,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion present in vehicle struture

Pass 29 Jan 2009 140,709 miles

front number plate poor condition

long travel on hand brake

Fail 26 Jan 2009 140,703 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front number plate poor condition

long travel on hand brake

Pass 7 Feb 2008 138,695 miles

front number plate damaged

power steering fluid slight leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 131,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 122,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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M457 TKL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 139,886 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M457 TKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M457 TKL registered?

M457 TKL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 June 1995.

Is M457 TKL safe to buy?

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